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Kenneth and Ellie Mae Mlyczek Barrett, Scranton, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday. They were married Sept. 28, 1963, in St. John's Church by the Rev. Joseph Merkel.

They were attended by Anne Marie Lidy; Barbara Avvisato, cousin of the bride; Teddy Dunston and the late William Barrett, brother of the bridegroom.

Mrs. Barrett is the daughter of the late Lou and Mildred Mlyczek. She attended West Scranton High School and is a homemaker.

Mr. Barrett is the son of the late William and Harriet Barrett. He is attended Scranton Technical High School and is a veteran of the Army. He is retired from Mactac and is a driver for Northeast Auto Auction.

The couple has four children, Jean Marie Herne, Kevin and Jennifer Ogden, all of Scranton, and Rebecca, Taylor. They also have five grandchildren.

They marked the occasion with a family dinner. A spring cruise to the Caribbean also is planned.

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